Kevin Dotson may be from Louisiana; his uncle may have been a part of the Cleveland Browns defense that nearly eliminated the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the postseason in 2002, Alvin McKinney registering a sack against Tommy Maddox and a pass defensed that led to an interception; but he may get respect as an honorary Yinzer.
After he was drafted into Pittsburgh during the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, he told reporters during his conference call with the local media that the Steelers are his family’s favorite team—and he wasn’t lying.